10 Questions
What marked the beginning of the Early Information Age?
Fremont Rider's miniaturized microform analog photographs
What is the primary characteristic of Moorse law?
The number of transistors na nag d-double every two years
What is the main difference between Primary and Secondary media?
One is traditional and the other is digital
What is the main characteristic of Tertiary media?
It is a combination of Primary and Secondary media
What is the main idea presented in Nicholas Negroponte's book, BEING DIGITAL?
The similarities and differences between products of atoms and bits
What led to the rapid shift from traditional to an economic, industrialization?
The Industrial Revolution
What is the primary function of miniaturized microform analog photographs?
To duplicate library materials for patrons
What is the relationship between the number of transistors on a microchip and the time it takes to double?
The number of transistors on a microchip doubles every two years
What type of media is characterized by the use of newspaper, radio, and television?
Primary media
What is the result of merging primary and secondary media?
The emergence of tertiary media
Study Notes
Information Age
- The 21st century has seen a rapid shift from traditional to a digital economy, similar to the Industrial Revolution that led to industrialization.
Early Information Age
- 1945: Fremont Rider introduced miniaturized microform analog photographs that could be duplicated for library patrons.
- 1965: Gordon Moore observed that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles approximately every two years, known as Moore's Law.
- 1980: Computers became smaller and less expensive.
Digital Revolution
- 1995: Nicholas Negroponte published "Being Digital", highlighting the similarities and differences between products made of atoms (physical) and bits (digital).
Media Types
Primary Media
- Newspaper
- Radio
- Television
Secondary Media
- Internet
- Satellite television
- Mobile phones
Tertiary Media
- A merge of primary and secondary media.
Information Age
- The 21st century has seen a rapid shift from traditional to a digital economy, similar to the Industrial Revolution that led to industrialization.
Early Information Age
- 1945: Fremont Rider introduced miniaturized microform analog photographs that could be duplicated for library patrons.
- 1965: Gordon Moore observed that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles approximately every two years, known as Moore's Law.
- 1980: Computers became smaller and less expensive.
Digital Revolution
- 1995: Nicholas Negroponte published "Being Digital", highlighting the similarities and differences between products made of atoms (physical) and bits (digital).
Media Types
Primary Media
- Newspaper
- Radio
- Television
Secondary Media
- Internet
- Satellite television
- Mobile phones
Tertiary Media
- A merge of primary and secondary media.
The quiz covers the shift from traditional to digital economy, milestones in the early Information Age, and technological advancements like Moore's Law. It explores the development of miniaturized microforms, microchips, and computers.
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